Apple M1 vs Intel Xeon W 1290T

Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Xeon W 1290T leads Apple M1 overall by 9 points (52 vs 43 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Xeon W 1290T has 18,409 vs 14,121; lithography process, where Apple M1 has 5 vs 14 nm; threads, where Intel Xeon W 1290T has 20 vs 8; cores, where Intel Xeon W 1290T has 10 vs 8.
Intel Xeon W 1290T leads overall
Intel Xeon W 1290T · 41 overall, #319 of 470
52
Apple M1 · 41 overall, #319 of 470
43
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Xeon W 1290T 18,409 vs 14,121
  • Lithography ProcessApple M1 5 vs 14 nm
  • ThreadsIntel Xeon W 1290T 20 vs 8
  • CoresIntel Xeon W 1290T 10 vs 8

Scores by Category

Xeon W 1290T wins 2 of 3 categories · Apple M1 wins 1

CategoryApple M1Xeon W 1290TLead
Benchmark
+16
Core Specifications
+5
Integrated Graphics
+16

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Apple M1
Xeon W 1290T
Cores
8
10
Threads
8
20
Base Frequency
N/A
1.9 GHz
Base Power Consumption
N/A
35 W
Maximum Frequency
N/A
4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
N/A
20 MB
Lithography Process
5 nm64% less
14 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Apple M1
Xeon W 1290T
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Apple M1
Xeon W 1290T
PassMark CPU Mark
14,121
18,40930% more

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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